Meir Ezofowicz

Meir Ezofowicz is a novel by Eliza Orzeszkowa, a prominent Polish writer of the Positivist period. Published in 1878, the novel offers a stark portrayal of Jewish life in a small town in Belorussia. Orzeszkowa's work advocated for the assimilation of the Jewish community, rather than mere tolerance.1

Orzeszkowa's writing often addressed social issues, including women's rights, illegitimate children, and prostitution, which were bold topics for 19th-century Polish literature. Her other notable works include Dziurdziowie (1885), Cham (1888), and Nad Niemnem (1888). Orzeszkowa was a campaigner for social reform, and her novels explored themes of social change and the lives of various segments of Polish society.12